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Popping the Cherry
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Alaine Batty
Apr 01, 2014 rated it it was amazing
I loved this book, poor Lena and her good meaning friends.

Lena doesn't have much luck in her life 'romance wise' for bad dates or horrible guys - it's a wonder she didn't give up. I love the chemistry between Lena and Jake, more than once I groaned for Lena and wanted to shout at her as if she were real and a friend of mine.

I thought it would be another teen book but I was very surprised and loved the book, I would like for the book to have a few follow-ups though, both so we can see how far Len
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Chris Mead
Aug 04, 2013 rated it it was amazing
5+ Recommended Read



POPPING THE CHERRY is a stunning and brilliantly rendered tale of Valentina, a girl who is dying to fit in with all of her friends. Being the only virgin in the crowd has gotten old, so her friends come up with a plan to help her find the ideal guy to share her first time with. When the plan goes awry, Valentina almost gives up, until love finds her in the most unexpected place.

Valentina “Lena” Bell feels like a major disappointment. First she fails her driving test, and then
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Emma Mills
Oct 11, 2013 rated it really liked it
Popping the cherry is a light hearted teen romance with a deeper, darker underbelly. I thoroughly enjoyed it if at times I found the main character a little too irritating, allowing herself to be swayed by her friends. It's main theme (which is obvious from the title) makes the novel an upper end YA novel. I'd suggest Age 16+

The romance element is well thought out and had me as torn between the guys as Lena is herself! I love the British element, and the British slang. It feels real and believa
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Bobbie
Sep 28, 2013 rated it it was amazing
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Ahh, this book was exactly what I needed. After trawling through a bunch of difficult fantasy novels, I was more than ready for this easy-to-read, light-hearted bit of contemporary romance. It was so nice reading a Brit book too - the voice is so different to a US one, but I often forget just how much difference it makes, what with the market being flooded with US fiction. As I'm taking part in the British Books Challenge this year though, I'm doing my best to read and plug as many good UKYA boo ...more
Nicola Nicholls
Aug 31, 2013 rated it it was amazing
This kept me awake until gone 1am on a work night because I wanted her to scream and tell him she loved him!

Really good read that I couldn't put down. Only thing I'd of liked is a tiny bit less 'chase' and a bit more of the 'afterwards' but that's just because I'm an old romantic at heart :)

Another excellent book. Can't wait for your next!
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Aurelia Rowl
Aug 03, 2013 marked it as books-written-by-me  ·  (Review from the author)  ·  review of another edition
Lena's story was such a pleasure to write, so I am delighted that she still has a part to play in the rest of the Facing the Music series. If you want to know what happens next for Lena, make sure you pick up A Girl Called Malice where she comes face-to-face once more, with Alice. ...more
Georgina Perfect
Aug 04, 2013 rated it it was amazing
funny and sweet story with likeable characters. a nice easy read
Jill Steeples
Aug 04, 2013 marked it as to-read
Maria
Sep 23, 2013 marked it as to-read
Incy Black
Jul 21, 2014 rated it it was amazing
Kierney Scott
Apr 25, 2015 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Allie
Aug 10, 2013 marked it as i-wrote-it
Amy Bird
Aug 06, 2013 marked it as to-read
Geraldine
Jan 14, 2014 rated it it was amazing